Village of Westfield (population 3224)
Name of service/government operation: Village of Westfield
Form of sharing: Highway / waste water
Services affected: Sharing of sewage cleaning/ purchased with shared services grant/ Resurfacing of streets, installing new water lines
Year started: 10 to 15 years ago
Partners: T/Westfield-T/Ripley-/Town Portland-Village Brocton-Village Mayville
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): To eliminate securing the services of private contractors and being required to pay prevailing wage. This has significantly reduced the operating costs of all municipalities involved
What planning process preceded the sharing? Joint meetings
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Gentleman's agreement with the exception of the purchase of sewer cleaning machine
Challenges: Arranging work schedules to accommodate the involved parties
Benefits: Cost savings
Impact on budget: Reduced operating expenses
Impact on labor: Nothing significance.
Impact on service: Improved overall service to residents
Key contact: David L. Carr, Mayor Village of Westfield